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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Letter from Copenhagen reports escalating tensions in Northern Europe as Russia's Empress prepares for renewed war with the Turks, demanding aid from allies including Denmark, which opts to send 6,000 men annually instead of 60,000 crowns due to financial woes.
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The Affairs of the North of Europe begin to take a very serious Turn. The Empress of Russia, in certain Expectation of a renewed War with the Turks, is not only making the most vigorous Preparations herself, but has required all her Allies to furnish her with the stipulated Succours either of Men or Money. As our Kingdom is among her Imperial Majesty's Allies, we are bound to send her six Thousand Men, or sixty Thousand Crowns, every Year during the War. As so large a Sum would by no Means suit the disordered State of our Finances, we hear that the Court has resolved to pay her Contingent in Men, though how soon they may want them themselves Heaven Knows.
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Russia
Event Date
October 3
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denmark to send 6,000 men annually instead of 60,000 crowns due to financial constraints.
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The Empress of Russia anticipates renewed war with the Turks and demands stipulated aid of men or money from allies. Denmark, as an ally, must provide 6,000 men or 60,000 crowns yearly; the court chooses men amid disordered finances.